Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 751 · 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: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
26. 26.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
39. 39.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False

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