Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 219 · 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) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
30. 30.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug

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