Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 609 · 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: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
15. 15.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) stamping feet
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
30. 30.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
33. 33.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists
40. 40.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call

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