Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 121 · 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 angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
6. 6.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) sweaty, shaky hands
34. 34.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored

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