Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 289 · 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.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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