Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 958 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
11. 11.🥱 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
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
23. 23.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous

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