Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 382 · 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 differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
3. 3.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
6. 6.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
8. 8.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
12. 12.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the words only
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
23. 23.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
35. 35.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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