Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 662 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) biting nails
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
22. 22.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
34. 34.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”

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