Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 83 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
24. 24.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
27. 27.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door

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