Various Methods Of Communication

Question 1

What is the most noticeable aspect of nonverbal communication?

Answer 1

Facial expression

Question 2

The most significant advantage of oral communication is that it provides immediate ……………….

Answer 2

Feedback

Question 3

The use of ………………….. Grabs the attention of the students and keep them engaged

Answer 3

Visual aids

Question 4

…………….. communication is the most formal form of communication.

Answer 4

Written

Question 5

Tone is an example of ……………. Communication

Answer 5

Nonverbal

Question 6

What are the advantages and limitation of oral communication? Explain with examples.

Answer 6

Following are the advantages of oral communication-
• It is interpersonal and helps in building relationships.
• It encourages involvement in team work and decision making process.
• Oral message provides prompt feedback.
• It is cost efficient.
• It is a preferred mode of communication for private or confidential matters.
Limitations of oral communication are listed below-
• In this form of communication, emotions are visible and hence can lead to
miscommunication.
• It has no legal validity.
• It does not provide a permanent record and the message can easily be
forgotten.
• It may be difficult for certain people to understand speech due to various
accents and pace used in oral communication.
• This form of communication is not suitable for lengthy messages.

Question 7

Explain with the help of an example how body language may support or contradict a message.

Answer 7

Body language may support or contradict a message. For example, when you
congratulate someone on their success with a smile, it shows you are genuinely happy
for the other person. Whereas, the absence of a smile does not express your emotions.

Question 8

Prateek want to share the marking criteria for the final project with his teammates. Suggest him the prefer channel for this task and give reasons for the same.

Answer 8

Prateek should use e-mail as a channel to share the marking criteria for the final
project with his team mates. E-mail facilitates written communication which is the most
suitable mode of communication for formal and lengthy messages. It keeps the record of
the communication and the receivers can also use it for reference.

Question 9

What is the significance of visual communication?

Answer 9

Visual communication involves usage of Visual aids like graphs, diagrams, models,
etc., which make oral communication more meaningful. The use of visual aids grab the
attention of the students and keep them engaged. They also make complex data easy to
comprehend and retain information longer.

Question 10

Enlist the disadvantage of nonverbal communication

Answer 10

Following are the disadvantages of Non-verbal communication:
• It is difficult to analyse a non-verbal message, thus leaving a greater
possibility of distortion of information.
• In non-verbal communication, long conversation and necessary explanations
are not possible.