Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 880 · 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: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
15. 15.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
37. 37.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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