Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 28 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
15. 15.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.😐 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
29. 29.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
36. 36.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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