Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 474 · 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) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
4. 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clenched fists (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
37. 37.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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