Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 379 · 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: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
6. 6.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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