Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 787 · 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) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
3. 3.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
28. 28.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”

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