Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 668 · 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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) wants more
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 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
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) doodling, not looking up (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
13. 13.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
33. 33.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists

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