Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 416 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink

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