Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 452 · 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: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
7. 7.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
10. 10.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
15. 15.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”

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