Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 36 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
9. 9.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
19. 19.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
40. 40.🎭 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

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