Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 455 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) a wink
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
25. 25.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
33. 33.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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