Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 721 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) sweaty, shaky hands
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
29. 29.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored

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