Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The main function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as for example, the dots and dashes of telegraph curcuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures, such as waving and hand-shaking also communicate certain cultural messages. Although signals, signs, symbols and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantages. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based on speech. Radio, television, and telephone are only a few. Question 1: Which of the following would be best title for the passage? A. Signs, signals, and symbols. B. Gestures C. Communication D. Speech Question 2: What does the author say about speech? A. That it is the only true form of communication. B. That it is dependent upon the advances made by inventors. C. That it is necessary for communication to occur. D. That it is the most advanced form of communication. Question 3: Why were the telephone, radio, and television invented? A. Because people were unable to understand signs, symbols, and signals. B. Because people wanted to communicate across long distances. C. Because people believed that signals, and symbols were obsolete. D. Because people wanted new form of entertainment. Question 4: The word curcuit is closest meaning to ____. A. Hand B. Letter C. Email D. Round Question 5: All of the following are true EXCEPT_____. A. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are found in every culture. B. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are very useful. C. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures also have disadvantages. D. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are used for long distance contact.