Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 178 · 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: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
38. 38.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored

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