Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 421 · 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 of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
5. 5.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
27. 27.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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