Without uttering a word, you can hold up the palm of your hand to calm a noisy crowd. This is an example of a _____ gesture.
A) regulating
B) complementing
C) substituting
D) contradicting

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Holding up the palm of your hand to calm a noisy crowd without speaking is an example of a substituting gesture, as the gesture itself substitutes for verbal communication.

Without Uttering a Word, You Can Hold Up the Palm