Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 438 · 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? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.😐 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
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
14. 14.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
23. 23.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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