Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 81 · 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: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) hiding behind a friend
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
22. 22.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) laughing with friends
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
29. 29.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
33. 33.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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