Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 140 · 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) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
4. 4.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) glaring eyes
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile

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