Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 425 · 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 is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
4. 4.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
39. 39.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”

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