Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 173 · 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: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
17. 17.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) glaring eyes
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) a red face, tight jaw
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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