Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 401 · 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 high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
24. 24.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) hiding behind a friend
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
39. 39.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True

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