Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 493 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
14. 14.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) laughing with friends
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) a red face, tight jaw
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
30. 30.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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