Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 472 · 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) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) stamping feet (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
31. 31.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile

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