Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 355 · 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: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) clenched fists (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
30. 30.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
35. 35.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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