Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 745 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a shaky voice
37. 37.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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