Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 279 · 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 usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
19. 19.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
33. 33.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words

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