When the professor was ready to begin, she looked to the back of the lecture hall and cupped her hand to her ear and asked, "Can you hear me back there?" This is an example of the __________ function of nonverbal communication.
A) repeating
B) complementing
C) substituting
D) deceiving

Question

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The professor's action of cupping her hand to her ear complements her verbal question, enhancing the message and helping to ensure that the students understand she is asking if they can hear her.

When the Professor Was Ready to Begin, She Looked to the Back