Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 650 · 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? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🙂 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
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False

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