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Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 332 · 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 match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  4. 4.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
  6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
  8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
  9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
  10. 10.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
  13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
  14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
  15. 15.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
  16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
  17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
  18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
  19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
  20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
  21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
  22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
  23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
  24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
  26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  27. 27.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
  30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
  31. 31.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.🎭 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
  33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
  34. 34.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  35. 35.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
  38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
  39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
  40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists

Answer key

  1. False
  2. non-verbal
  3. non-verbal
  4. True
  5. reading aloud
  6. True
  7. a pat on the back
  8. words and body match
  9. a warm hug
  10. False
  11. non-verbal
  12. a thumbs-up
  13. telling a joke
  14. angry
  15. True
  16. nervous
  17. tapping your watch
  18. whispering a secret
  19. saying “thank you”
  20. a red face, tight jaw
  21. singing “Happy Birthday”
  22. hands on hips
  23. a little happy jump
  24. non-verbal
  25. bored
  26. non-verbal
  27. False
  28. non-verbal
  29. shouting “Goal!”
  30. a wink
  31. True
  32. words and body match
  33. bored or sleepy
  34. True
  35. False
  36. verbal
  37. False
  38. happy
  39. raised eyebrows
  40. sweaty, shaky hands

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