Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 972 · 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,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
5. 5.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) laughing with friends
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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