Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 618 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a shaky voice (d) biting nails
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
6. 6.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) a big, bright smile
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
25. 25.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False

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