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Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 467 · 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. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
  2. 2.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
  4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
  7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
  8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
  9. 9.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
  10. 10.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  12. 12.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
  13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
  15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
  16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
  17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a shaky voice
  18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
  19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
  20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
  22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
  23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
  24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
  25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
  26. 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
  27. 27.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
  28. 28.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
  30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
  31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
  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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
  34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
  35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) clenched fists
  36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
  37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
  38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice
  39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
  40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous

Answer key

  1. False
  2. True
  3. reading aloud
  4. non-verbal
  5. verbal
  6. bored
  7. singing “Happy Birthday”
  8. words and body differ
  9. True
  10. False
  11. non-verbal
  12. False
  13. verbal
  14. a wink
  15. a high five
  16. words and body differ
  17. doodling, not looking up
  18. happy
  19. False
  20. False
  21. non-verbal
  22. False
  23. happy
  24. False
  25. verbal
  26. True
  27. it shows real feelings
  28. False
  29. biting nails
  30. True
  31. shouting “Goal!”
  32. words and body match
  33. shouting “Goal!”
  34. glaring eyes
  35. hiding behind a friend
  36. hands on hips
  37. whispering a secret
  38. stamping feet
  39. saying “thank you”
  40. nervous

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