Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 621 · 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 of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
18. 18.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
26. 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret

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