Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 189 · 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.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
5. 5.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
23. 23.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
40. 40.🎭 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

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