Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 376 · 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 differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
5. 5.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
16. 16.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
36. 36.🥱 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
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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