Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 985 · 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.🙂 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 volume only (d) the face and body
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
18. 18.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
19. 19.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes

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