Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 505 · 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 verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous

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