Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 419 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
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: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
15. 15.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clenched fists
20. 20.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
24. 24.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) a red face, tight jaw
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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