Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 869 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
6. 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🙂 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 words only (d) the face and body
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) sweaty, shaky hands
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
22. 22.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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