Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 492 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
6. 6.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists

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