Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 666 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
23. 23.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clapping with joy (c) glaring eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
31. 31.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry

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