Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 243 · 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: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous

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