Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 339 · 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 verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) yawning again and again
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
34. 34.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
37. 37.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump

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