Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 157 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🥱 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
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
22. 22.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
25. 25.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) hiding behind a friend
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
34. 34.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
39. 39.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”

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