Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 375 · 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 is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) hiding behind a friend (d) yawning again and again
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) a red face, tight jaw
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored

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