Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 943 · 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 of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
5. 5.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True

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