Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 770 · 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 angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
3. 3.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (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 differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
27. 27.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
30. 30.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only

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