Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 43 · 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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
4. 4.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
14. 14.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
39. 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips

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