Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 737 · 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) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
2. 2.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
22. 22.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
26. 26.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
32. 32.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink

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