Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 596 · 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 of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
21. 21.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) glaring eyes
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) glaring eyes
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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