Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 591 · 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: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
33. 33.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
34. 34.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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