Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 106 · 40 questions

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.

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

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