Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 994 · 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 listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” 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 words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
16. 16.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
24. 24.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
37. 37.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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