Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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