Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 208 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) a high five
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
22. 22.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
27. 27.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
40. 40.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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