Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 306 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
18. 18.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
31. 31.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice
33. 33.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
40. 40.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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