Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 933 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
13. 13.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) a wink
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) biting nails
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the words only
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
23. 23.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows

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