Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 632 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
15. 15.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) yawning again and again
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
40. 40.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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