Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 706 · 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) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) hiding behind a friend
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clenched fists
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored

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