Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 550 · 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: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
15. 15.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
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.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
39. 39.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
40. 40.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared

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