Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 353 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
10. 10.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
17. 17.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
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 usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
21. 21.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
37. 37.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.🎭 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

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