Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 872 · 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: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
6. 6.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
10. 10.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) checking the clock often (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
24. 24.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🥱 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
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True

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