Multiple Choice
I was taken aback _____ your facial expression.
A) By B) Of C) On D) With
A) By
Sometimes, a facial expression can be just as _(EFFECT)_ at communicating as speaking.
Effective
A radiant smile graces the individual’s face, their eyes gently crinkling at the corners, while their lifted cheeks enhance the warmth of their expression, exuding genuine joy.
Happiness
I’d rather not cancel our meeting.
CALL
I’d rather ______ meeting.
Not call off our
Which of the following is an example of a gesture:
A) Speaking loudly B) Standing very close to someone C) Covering your mouth with your hand
C) Covering your mouth with your hand
You should pay attention to people’s body language, _______ than just believing everything they say.
A) Instead B) Except C) Rather D) Sooner
C) Rather
One major _(ADVANTAGE)_ of texting is that you cannot read the other person’s body language.
Disadvantage
The individual's eyebrows are arched dramatically, their mouth is agape, and their eyes are widened in astonishment.
Surprise
Everyone says it is not polite to make eye contact in Japan.
SAID
My Japanese friend _______ is not polite to make eye contact in Japan.
Said that it / Said it
What percentage of our communication is considered nonverbal?
A) 30% B) 35% C) 65% D) 75%
C) 65%
Norms about personal space can ______ a lot about a country’s culture.
A) Arise B) Reveal C) Begin D) Open
B) Reveal
It’s _(BELIEVE)_! She wouldn't even make eye contact with me during dinner.
Unbelievable
Their lips are pressed into a taut line, with a faint clench in the jaw. Furrowed brows draw downward, their intense gaze fixed ahead.
Anger
'Do you know what that gesture means, Sally?' asked Mary.
IF
Mary asked Sally _____ what that gesture meant.
If she knew
Which of the following is NOT a type of nonverbal communication:
A) Paralanguage B) Phorenics C) Proxemics D) Kinesics
B) Phorenics
The internet enables millions of people worldwide to ______ information about cultural differences in communication.
A) Access B) Admit C) Accomplish D) Approach
A) Access
Learning a new language can be difficult, but there are ways yo make it a more __(PLEASURE)__ experience.
Pleasurable
Their gaze is lowered, a subtle flush can be seen across their cheeks as they avoid direct eye contact. Their lips remain sealed, and they might instinctively touch their face or partially obscure it with their hand.
Embarrassment
When learning a new language, you are likely to make mistakes.
BOUND
You are ________ make mistakes when learning a new language.
If she knew
Which form of nonverbal communication relates to the distance between people?
A) Kinesics B) Proxemics C) Paralanguage D) Phorenics
B) Proxemics
My American friends often ______ that they are confused by the way that I nod my head for “yes” and “no”.
A) Regard B) Define C) Describe D) Remark
D) Remark
I think you must have _(UNDERSTAND)_ the hand gesture I made, in my country it means “thank you”!
Misunderstood
Their brows furrow slightly. Their mouth is faintly parted, and their head tilts inquisitively. Their eyes remain fixed with concentration.
Confusion
He was surprised, there was no indication that his gesture meant anything inappropriate.
WHATSOEVER
There was ___________ that the gesture he made was inappropriate.
No indication whatsoever
What zone of space starts with physical touch and extends to 18 inches (45 cm)?
A) Intimate B) Personal C) Social D) Public
A) Intimate