Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 326 · 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.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) yawning again and again
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
28. 28.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
39. 39.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice

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