Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 694 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
12. 12.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) yawning again and again
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
21. 21.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
25. 25.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up

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