Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 470 · 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 is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) glaring eyes
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) doodling, not looking up (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) checking the clock often
17. 17.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
26. 26.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
28. 28.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored

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