Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 232 · 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 match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
6. 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) checking the clock often (c) yawning again and again (d) hiding behind a friend
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
21. 21.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
28. 28.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke

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