Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 214 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
3. 3.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
8. 8.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False

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