Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 231 · 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 spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
14. 14.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.😐 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
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
25. 25.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) glaring eyes
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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