Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 323 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
3. 3.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) stamping feet (d) sweaty, shaky hands
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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