Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 334 · 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) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
8. 8.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
23. 23.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
26. 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) yawning again and again
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”

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