Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 372 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
38. 38.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
40. 40.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only

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