Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 987 · 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. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
28. 28.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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