Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 281 · 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 happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) hiding behind a friend
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
16. 16.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
25. 25.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
31. 31.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
37. 37.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes

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