Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 190 · 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: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
24. 24.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) hiding behind a friend
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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