Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 272 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
10. 10.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
20. 20.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
37. 37.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
40. 40.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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