Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 995 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a little happy jump
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
14. 14.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
18. 18.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling

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