Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 167 · 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 verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
12. 12.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
40. 40.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters

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