Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 580 · 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? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
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 differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared

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