Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 288 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
5. 5.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
15. 15.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) clenched fists
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
28. 28.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
34. 34.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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