Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 304 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often

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