Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 302 · 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: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
5. 5.🙂 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 face and body (d) the volume only
6. 6.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
16. 16.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
20. 20.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows

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