Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 789 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) stamping feet (d) clenched fists
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (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 volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
20. 20.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
30. 30.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
35. 35.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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