Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 435 · 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) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
31. 31.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile

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