Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 998 · 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. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
7. 7.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
9. 9.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
24. 24.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
29. 29.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
31. 31.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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