Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 811 · 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.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
27. 27.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
29. 29.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) yawning again and again (d) checking the clock often
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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