Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 444 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
9. 9.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke

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