Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 727 · 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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) glaring eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) stamping feet
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) a shaky voice
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
28. 28.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
39. 39.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
40. 40.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity

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