Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 309 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) clenched fists
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) checking the clock often (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
28. 28.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
32. 32.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) a little happy jump
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False

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