Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 717 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) sweaty, shaky hands
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
9. 9.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”

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