Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 337 · 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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
12. 12.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
21. 21.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
28. 28.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
31. 31.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) sweaty, shaky hands
40. 40.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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