Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 342 · 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 nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) stamping feet (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
5. 5.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
36. 36.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
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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