Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 114 · 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 nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) a shaky voice
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the words only
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) biting nails
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) hiding behind a friend (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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