Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 648 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) glaring eyes
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
19. 19.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
33. 33.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
36. 36.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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