Question

Which of the following statements about gestures is true?

a. Patting a student on the head is an acceptable gesture in all cultures (Incorrect)
b. They are unsuitable when teaching young students
c. Gestures are universally understood and interpreted
d. Gestures can be used to elicit certain words and phrases

Answer 1

C. Gestures are universally understood and interpreted

Answer 2

Option d. The following statement about gestures is true:

Gestures can be used to elicit certain words and phrases.

Step-by-step explanation:

Although not all gestures are universally understood and interpreted, as different cultures use different gestures for different things, the use of gestures can be helpful in order to elicit certain words and phrases. For example, when trying to explain someone the meaning of "together" or "separate", the use of hand gestures is of a lot of help to explain to others both concepts.