Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 67 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) hiding behind a friend
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
30. 30.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity

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