Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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