Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 644 · 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: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
8. 8.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
12. 12.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
14. 14.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🥱 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
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) hiding behind a friend
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows

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