Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 701 · 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: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
13. 13.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
27. 27.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
33. 33.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud

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