Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 920 · 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: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
9. 9.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
19. 19.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
21. 21.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) glaring eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) glaring eyes (d) laughing with friends
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎭 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

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