Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 788 · 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) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
3. 3.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
6. 6.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) a shaky voice
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
26. 26.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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