Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 989 · 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 match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🙂 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
4. 4.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
30. 30.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🎭 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

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