Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 287 · 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 shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
5. 5.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) glaring eyes (d) clenched fists
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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