Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 393 · 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: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
5. 5.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
12. 12.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry

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