Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 196 · 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: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
25. 25.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.🥱 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity

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