Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 624 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
2. 2.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
6. 6.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
27. 27.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) glaring eyes
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.🥱 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
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”

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