Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 229 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
4. 4.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
8. 8.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
25. 25.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
33. 33.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) hiding behind a friend
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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