Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 70 · 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: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
11. 11.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
15. 15.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) biting nails
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
38. 38.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🎭 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

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