Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 441 · 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 verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) hiding behind a friend
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
20. 20.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the words only
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False

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