Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 471 · 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: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
3. 3.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the words only
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
8. 8.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-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) False (b) True
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door

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