Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 875 · 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) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
28. 28.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
40. 40.🎭 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

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