Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 636 · 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: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
6. 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
28. 28.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
34. 34.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored

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