Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 397 · 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 match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
15. 15.🥱 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
24. 24.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
27. 27.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile

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