Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 224 · 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 bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
2. 2.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
5. 5.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch

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