Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 980 · 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.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
2. 2.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
23. 23.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False

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