Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 63 · 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 pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.😐 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
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
31. 31.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
33. 33.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
34. 34.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”

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