Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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