Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 949 · 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 angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) hiding behind a friend
13. 13.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
20. 20.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🎭 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

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