Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 718 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
4. 4.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
7. 7.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) clenched fists
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous

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