Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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