Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 451 · 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: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
7. 7.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump
12. 12.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door

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