Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 76 · 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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a shaky voice
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
21. 21.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
30. 30.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
33. 33.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
38. 38.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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