Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 295 · 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 nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
12. 12.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
15. 15.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
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 of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips

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