Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 821 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) hiding behind a friend (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
4. 4.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
16. 16.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
28. 28.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes

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