Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 774 · 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 happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy

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