Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 843 · 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) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
5. 5.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
12. 12.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
16. 16.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) clenched fists
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True

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