Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 866 · 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.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) a wink
17. 17.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
25. 25.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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