Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 992 · 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. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice
8. 8.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
22. 22.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🙂 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 face and body (d) the volume only
28. 28.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
40. 40.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry

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