Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 366 · 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 nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) biting nails
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
3. 3.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
16. 16.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
34. 34.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored

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