Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 983 · 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 differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
6. 6.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the words only
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) hiding behind a friend
33. 33.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips

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