Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 131 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) checking the clock often
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) sweaty, shaky hands
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug

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