Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 538 · 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: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
20. 20.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) very scared
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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