Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 254 · 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) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
7. 7.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) yawning again and again (d) a little happy jump
27. 27.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
37. 37.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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