Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 285 · 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 usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
30. 30.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
33. 33.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy

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