Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 90 · 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 nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) glaring eyes
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
35. 35.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump

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