Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 557 · 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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
2. 2.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
9. 9.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
26. 26.🥱 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
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
33. 33.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) clenched fists
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug

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