Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 202 · 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: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) clenched fists
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often

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