Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 408 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) clenched fists
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
21. 21.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
22. 22.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) stamping feet
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile

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