Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 631 · 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 is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
15. 15.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
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) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.😐 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
35. 35.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump
40. 40.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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