Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 496 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
16. 16.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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