Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 844 · 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) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
14. 14.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
23. 23.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
29. 29.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
36. 36.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
37. 37.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips

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