Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 206 · 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.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the words only
2. 2.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clenched fists
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
17. 17.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.👀 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) a shaky voice

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