Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 194 · 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: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) hiding behind a friend
17. 17.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) hiding behind a friend
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) biting nails
32. 32.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows

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