Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 574 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet

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