Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 597 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a shaky voice
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
5. 5.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
7. 7.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
9. 9.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”

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