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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Although one’s body language is a very powerful medium of expression, we express our thoughts, verbally or _________ through language, which is our main way of communication.

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The correct answer is
textually

The correct answer is textually.

The sentence discusses two primary modes of expression: body language and language itself. The sentence structure implies a parallel between "verbally" and the missing word. The word needs to describe a way of expressing thoughts through language, other than verbally. "Textually" fits this perfectly, referring to communication through written text. Let's examine why the other options are incorrect:

  • Hyperbolically: This means using exaggeration, which doesn't directly relate to a primary mode of communication.
  • Banefully: This means harmfully or destructively; this is irrelevant to the context of communication methods.
  • Anemically: This means weak or feeble; this doesn't describe a method of communication.
  • Textually: This refers to expressing something in written form, offering a clear parallel to "verbally" and accurately completing the sentence's meaning.

The sentence emphasizes that while body language is significant, the primary mode of communication is through spoken or written words (textually). This makes "textually" the only logical and grammatically correct choice.

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