Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 934 · 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) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
9. 9.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) a little happy jump
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
18. 18.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) a high five
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy

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