Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 325 · 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.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
36. 36.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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