Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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