Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 615 · 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 red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
14. 14.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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