Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 901 · 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.🙂 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
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
10. 10.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
16. 16.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) wants more
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy

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