Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 99 · 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 bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) hiding behind a friend
5. 5.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
10. 10.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
16. 16.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True

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