Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 567 · 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 verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
11. 11.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
38. 38.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy

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