Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 753 · 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 of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
14. 14.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
30. 30.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False

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