Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 750 · 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) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) hiding behind a friend
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
19. 19.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
25. 25.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored

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