Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 814 · 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: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) a little happy jump
11. 11.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
15. 15.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) a red face, tight jaw
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ

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