Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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