Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 313 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ

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