Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 763 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) yawning again and again
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) checking the clock often
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
29. 29.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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