Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 461 · 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 of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) clenched fists
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) a big, bright smile
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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