Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 262 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the words only
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
5. 5.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
18. 18.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
21. 21.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) yawning again and again
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
28. 28.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
32. 32.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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