Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made )(1)_____ of various forms of
communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (2)_____.
When there is a language (3)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language in which
motions (4)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (5)____ to
this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be
used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (6)_____ ideas or thoughts by certain
actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is
only joking. A nod (7)____ approval, while shaking the head (8)____ a negative reaction. Other forms of
nonlinguistic language can be (9)____ in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal
flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people.
(10)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express
human thoughts and feelings.