Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 299 · 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 verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod

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