Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 806 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
3. 3.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
22. 22.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
38. 38.🥱 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
39. 39.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body

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