Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 35 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
3. 3.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) biting nails
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
15. 15.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
30. 30.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
37. 37.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
40. 40.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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