Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 882 · 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: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) yawning again and again
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a shaky voice
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clapping with joy
36. 36.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
38. 38.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”

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