Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 183 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) hiding behind a friend (c) biting nails (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False

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