Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 356 · 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) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
18. 18.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
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.🎭 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
26. 26.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back

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