Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 777 · 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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
6. 6.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
10. 10.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🙂 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 face and body (d) the spelling
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
20. 20.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) glaring eyes
32. 32.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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