Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 793 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
13. 13.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
18. 18.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
22. 22.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False

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