Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 447 · 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.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
20. 20.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often

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