Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 572 · 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 differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
3. 3.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) a red face, tight jaw
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
18. 18.🥱 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
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) biting nails
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
37. 37.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) hands on hips

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