Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 916 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
4. 4.🥱 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
8. 8.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
11. 11.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”

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