Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 117 · 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 happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) a shaky voice
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
4. 4.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) hiding behind a friend
25. 25.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
29. 29.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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