Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 627 · 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.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
9. 9.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
17. 17.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up

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