Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 245 · 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) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry

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