Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 270 · 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: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) a red face, tight jaw
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
12. 12.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy

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