Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 399 · 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,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) laughing with friends
3. 3.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
12. 12.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🙂 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 spelling (d) the face and body
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
34. 34.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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