Which example most clearly shows a mismatch between verbal and nonverbal signals?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Saying “I am happy,” but looking sad
The words in option B communicate happiness, but the sad facial expression communicates an opposing emotional signal. This incongruence may confuse the receiver about the speaker’s actual feeling. Option A is congruent because the words and smile support gratitude; the remaining choices do not present a verbal–nonverbal contradiction.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Saying “I am happy,” but looking sad
Why is this the correct answer?
The words in option B communicate happiness, but the sad facial expression communicates an opposing emotional signal. This incongruence may confuse the receiver about the speaker’s actual feeling. Option A is congruent because the words and smile support gratitude; the remaining choices do not present a verbal–nonverbal contradiction.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
