Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 743 · 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: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
8. 8.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
21. 21.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
31. 31.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) yawning again and again
33. 33.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up

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