Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 415 · 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: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) a shaky voice
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
22. 22.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
36. 36.🙂 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 volume only (d) the spelling
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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