Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 351 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
5. 5.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
28. 28.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True

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