Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 598 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) hiding behind a friend
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
22. 22.🥱 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
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug

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