Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 660 · 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 differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
3. 3.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
6. 6.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
25. 25.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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