Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 235 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) stamping feet
6. 6.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True

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