Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 725 · 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 wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
8. 8.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) biting nails (d) sweaty, shaky hands
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
28. 28.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
38. 38.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink

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