Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 736 · 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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
15. 15.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) doodling, not looking up
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
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.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw

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