Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 630 · 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: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.😐 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
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) a wink
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
26. 26.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back

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