Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 649 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
9. 9.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) sweaty, shaky hands
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🥱 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
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
36. 36.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
40. 40.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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