Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 374 · 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 happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
14. 14.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
25. 25.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) hiding behind a friend (d) stamping feet
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
39. 39.🙂 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 spelling (d) the volume only
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”

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