Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 661 · 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: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) hiding behind a friend
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) stamping feet
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
8. 8.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
22. 22.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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