Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 558 · 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: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
23. 23.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
40. 40.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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