Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 926 · 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) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
31. 31.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
40. 40.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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