Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 424 · 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? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
8. 8.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.😐 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
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
40. 40.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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