Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 95 · 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: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
35. 35.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous

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