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Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 255 · 40 questions
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Communication tip (Words and body together): Verbal = spoken words (“Well done!”, “Can I help?”, telling a joke, whispering a secret). Non-verbal = no words (a pat on the back, a high five, tapping your watch, pointing at the door, a wink). Body clues: a big smile, clapping → happy; yawning, checking the clock → bored; biting nails, a shaky voice → nervous; clenched fists, glaring eyes → angry. Words and body should match. “I’m fine” with tears in the eyes = they differ — gently ask again.

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  1. 1.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
  3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
  4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
  5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  6. 6.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
  8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
  9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
  14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
  15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  16. 16.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
  18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
  19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
  20. 20.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
  21. 21.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
  23. 23.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
  24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
  26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
  28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
  29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
  30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
  31. 31.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
  33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
  34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
  35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
  36. 36.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
  38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
  39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  40. 40.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes

Answer key

  1. False
  2. hiding behind a friend
  3. False
  4. asking “Can I help?”
  5. non-verbal
  6. True
  7. shouting “Goal!”
  8. angry
  9. non-verbal
  10. verbal
  11. verbal
  12. verbal
  13. not much interest
  14. telling a joke
  15. non-verbal
  16. True
  17. a pat on the back
  18. bored
  19. nervous
  20. False
  21. False
  22. it shows real feelings
  23. the face and body
  24. non-verbal
  25. words and body match
  26. non-verbal
  27. reading aloud
  28. angry
  29. False
  30. reading aloud
  31. True
  32. doodling, not looking up
  33. False
  34. whispering a secret
  35. angry
  36. True
  37. a high five
  38. words and body match
  39. non-verbal
  40. a warm namaste

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