Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 675 · 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.🙂 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
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) biting nails (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
16. 16.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
25. 25.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
30. 30.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
35. 35.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a shaky voice

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