Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 316 · 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: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
17. 17.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
21. 21.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
40. 40.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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