Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 68 · 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: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) laughing with friends
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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