Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 826 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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