Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 986 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
4. 4.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
19. 19.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🙂 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
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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