Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 612 · 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) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.😐 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
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
29. 29.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
31. 31.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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