Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 14 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
10. 10.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
15. 15.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
17. 17.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret

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