Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 269 · 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 nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
8. 8.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
10. 10.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🙂 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
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
28. 28.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”

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