Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 142 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
19. 19.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a shaky voice
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) a shaky voice
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
37. 37.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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