Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 779 · 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: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
15. 15.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
18. 18.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) a high five
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists

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