Which term describes communication using words?

• A. Volume
• B. Verbal
• C. Virus
• D. Virulent

Answer: (B)

Verbal communication is the use of words to convey messages. It includes spoken language—talking with others, giving explanations, or narrating—and written language, such as emails, notes, or essays. This is different from nonverbal communication, which relies on cues like facial expressions, gestures, or tone of voice to transmit meaning without words. The other terms don’t describe how we use words to communicate: volume relates to loudness, while virus and virulent are biology terms about pathogens and their ability to cause disease. Since the question focuses on communication through words, verbal is the best fit.