Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 499 · 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) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
32. 32.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke

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