Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 213 · 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: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
25. 25.🥱 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
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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