Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 556 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) yawning again and again
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) yawning again and again
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
27. 27.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
34. 34.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry

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