Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 742 · 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: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
16. 16.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
22. 22.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
37. 37.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) clapping with joy
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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