Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 109 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
22. 22.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
25. 25.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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