Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 336 · 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: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) checking the clock often
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) sweaty, shaky hands
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
14. 14.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) laughing with friends (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🙂 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
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
34. 34.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a shaky voice
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True

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