Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 654 · 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: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
4. 4.🥱 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
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) laughing with friends
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
19. 19.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) laughing with friends
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.😐 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored

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