Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 682 · 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.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
3. 3.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
13. 13.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) yawning again and again
20. 20.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
22. 22.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) sweaty, shaky hands
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
29. 29.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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