Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 296 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
3. 3.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
27. 27.😐 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
35. 35.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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