Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 936 · 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 verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙂 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 words only (d) the volume only
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) sweaty, shaky hands
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) doodling, not looking up

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