Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 486 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) laughing with friends
24. 24.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
37. 37.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
39. 39.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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