Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 205 · 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: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
6. 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
8. 8.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) glaring eyes
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.🥱 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 angry (d) very scared
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
31. 31.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
37. 37.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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