Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 276 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
17. 17.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
33. 33.🥱 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
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud

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