Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 587 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
24. 24.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
28. 28.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails

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