Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 966 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
21. 21.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
29. 29.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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