Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 433 · 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 nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clapping with joy (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clapping with joy (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.😐 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
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: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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