Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 887 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
39. 39.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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