Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 511 · 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: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
4. 4.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
16. 16.🙂 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
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
27. 27.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
33. 33.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile

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