Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 626 · 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? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
3. 3.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
6. 6.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
7. 7.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “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) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False

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