Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 111 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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