Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 222 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) doodling, not looking up (d) yawning again and again
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) glaring eyes
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) sweaty, shaky hands
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend

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