Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 553 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
4. 4.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
7. 7.🥱 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
8. 8.😐 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
15. 15.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) a red face, tight jaw
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
37. 37.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five

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