Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 303 · 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: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
20. 20.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
22. 22.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) wants more
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up

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