Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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