B2
nonverbal vs oral vs verbal
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nonverbaladjective/ˌnɑːnˈvɜːr.bəl/ | Meaning expressed without words, for example through facial expressions, gestures or tone of voice | Goes with nonverbal communication | Example Eye contact is an important form of nonverbal communication in interviews. |
| oraladjective/ˈɔːr.əl/ | Meaning spoken, not written; also connected with the mouth | Goes with oral exam | Example The final test has a written part and an oral exam with the teacher. |
| verbaladjective/ˈvɜːr.bəl/ | Meaning using spoken words rather than writing or actions | Goes with verbal abuse | Example We only had a verbal agreement, so I couldn't prove anything. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He got a warning for arriving late again.