Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 568 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) a wink
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
17. 17.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
25. 25.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
31. 31.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True

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