Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 404 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🙂 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
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
8. 8.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🥱 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up

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