Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 797 · 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: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
7. 7.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”

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