Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 327 · 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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
3. 3.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False

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