Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 177 · 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 listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) glaring eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) hiding behind a friend
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”

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