Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 69 · 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 listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
14. 14.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
32. 32.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True

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