Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 122 · 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) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
33. 33.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
39. 39.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
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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