Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 169 · 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 differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
17. 17.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) hiding behind a friend
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
30. 30.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
36. 36.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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