Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 384 · 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: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
15. 15.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
21. 21.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
40. 40.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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