Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 368 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
3. 3.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
12. 12.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
36. 36.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”

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