Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 501 · 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: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
7. 7.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) a red face, tight jaw
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
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 of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
19. 19.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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