Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 466 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
28. 28.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the words only
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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