Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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