Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 89 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
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.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
39. 39.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ

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