Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 218 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
14. 14.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) a shaky voice
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
30. 30.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”

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