Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 522 · 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) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
3. 3.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
35. 35.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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