Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 286 · 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) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) yawning again and again (d) clenched fists
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
20. 20.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) a wink
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) a high five
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) glaring eyes
40. 40.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match

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