Which is a verbal communication skill?

• A. Make eye contact
• B. Provide clear, single questions/commands
• C. Use open-handed gestures
• D. Project the right body language

Answer: (B)

Verbal communication skills rely on the words you choose and how you structure them. Providing clear, single questions or commands is a verbal technique because it uses concise language to convey exactly what you want and to invite a straightforward response. Clear phrasing reduces ambiguity, helping the listener understand what to answer or how to act.

Nonverbal cues like eye contact, open-handed gestures, or projecting body language influence how your message is received, but they are not the words themselves. They accompany verbal messages and convey attitude or emphasis without using spoken or written words.