Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 566 · 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: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
3. 3.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) glaring eyes (d) clenched fists
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) glaring eyes (d) a shaky voice
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
39. 39.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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