Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 389 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
12. 12.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
16. 16.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
20. 20.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) sweaty, shaky hands
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
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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