Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 440 · 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 sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🙂 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 volume only (d) the face and body
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
18. 18.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
21. 21.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) sweaty, shaky hands
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back

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