Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 48 · 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 pat on the back (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
10. 10.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🙂 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
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
26. 26.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
27. 27.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
33. 33.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
36. 36.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🎭 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

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