Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 298 · 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: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
4. 4.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
6. 6.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🥱 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
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
17. 17.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) stamping feet
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink

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