Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 449 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a shaky voice
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke

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