Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 678 · 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 match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) a big, bright smile
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a shaky voice (c) glaring eyes (d) yawning again and again
11. 11.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
37. 37.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy

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