Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 909 · 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.🥱 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
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
30. 30.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
39. 39.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎭 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

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