Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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