Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 314 · 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: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) very angry (d) wants more
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
29. 29.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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