Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 193 · 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 high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
20. 20.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clapping with joy (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
39. 39.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink

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