Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 634 · 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: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.🙂 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
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) glaring eyes
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
18. 18.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
28. 28.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
40. 40.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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