Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 263 · 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) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
12. 12.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False

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