Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 478 · 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 of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) a little happy jump
22. 22.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
26. 26.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
36. 36.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”

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