Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 124 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
11. 11.🎭 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
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.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
29. 29.🙂 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 words only (d) the face and body
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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