Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 739 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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