Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 315 · 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) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
24. 24.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🎭 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

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