Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 685 · 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: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
25. 25.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
27. 27.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True

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