Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 941 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) a big, bright smile
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
31. 31.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored

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