Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 759 · 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) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) stamping feet (d) sweaty, shaky hands
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) laughing with friends
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) yawning again and again
24. 24.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
25. 25.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
28. 28.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
30. 30.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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