Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 160 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) clenched fists
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
31. 31.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch

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