Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 968 · 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: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
32. 32.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False

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