Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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