Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 600 · 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 happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
2. 2.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
11. 11.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
22. 22.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
25. 25.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw

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