Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 571 · 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 match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) clenched fists
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) sweaty, shaky hands
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) laughing with friends (d) a shaky voice
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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