Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 700 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
3. 3.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
9. 9.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
18. 18.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) sweaty, shaky hands
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
26. 26.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
30. 30.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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