Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 112 · 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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) stamping feet
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
4. 4.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) hiding behind a friend (d) sweaty, shaky hands
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) laughing with friends (d) a shaky voice
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
18. 18.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🎭 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

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