Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 209 · 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: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
11. 11.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) a red face, tight jaw
21. 21.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
39. 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud

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