Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 278 · 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) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
4. 4.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
18. 18.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
33. 33.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
35. 35.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
37. 37.😐 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
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) doodling, not looking up
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous

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