Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 456 · 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 non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
15. 15.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
24. 24.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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