Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 681 · 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. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
9. 9.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
19. 19.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
37. 37.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
39. 39.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile

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