Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 127 · 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 bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
36. 36.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
38. 38.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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