Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 268 · 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: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
18. 18.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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