Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 710 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) yawning again and again
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) glaring eyes (d) biting nails
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
15. 15.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
33. 33.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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