Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 159 · 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 little happy jump? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🥱 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
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
6. 6.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
10. 10.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) clapping with joy
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous

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