Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 181 · 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 of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
4. 4.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
5. 5.🥱 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
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
37. 37.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud

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