Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 20 · 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 usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
14. 14.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
17. 17.😐 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
33. 33.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
40. 40.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling

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