Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 786 · 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 is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
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) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
32. 32.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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