Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 878 · 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 usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
8. 8.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry

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