Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 991 · 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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) hiding behind a friend
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a little happy jump
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a shaky voice
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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