Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 174 · 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) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
16. 16.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
23. 23.🎭 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
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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a shaky voice
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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