Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 343 · 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 is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) a high five
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) biting nails
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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