Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 145 · 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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
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: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
27. 27.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) glaring eyes (d) biting nails
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
31. 31.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows

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