Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 217 · 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. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🙂 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
13. 13.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
21. 21.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry

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