Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 559 · 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: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) checking the clock often
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) stamping feet (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
32. 32.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy

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