Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 130 · 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) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
3. 3.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) clenched fists
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
20. 20.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) yawning again and again
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored

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