Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 849 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🙂 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
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
9. 9.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
14. 14.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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