Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 331 · 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: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
4. 4.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
31. 31.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”

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