Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 530 · 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.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) hiding behind a friend
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) hiding behind a friend
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
24. 24.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) doodling, not looking up
34. 34.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back

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