Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 847 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clapping with joy
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) a big, bright smile
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
22. 22.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.😐 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
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug

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