Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 549 · 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: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
21. 21.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
23. 23.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False

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