Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 414 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
23. 23.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
26. 26.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
40. 40.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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