Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 147 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
14. 14.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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