Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 201 · 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: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
21. 21.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink

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