Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 322 · 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) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) a high five
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
17. 17.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
22. 22.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clenched fists (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) stamping feet
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) doodling, not looking up
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy

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