Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 239 · 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.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
26. 26.🥱 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
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.😐 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
34. 34.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”

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