Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 267 · 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 happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clapping with joy
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink

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