Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 990 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
7. 7.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
12. 12.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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