Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 301 · 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 angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a shaky voice
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
15. 15.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
34. 34.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored

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