Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 468 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
6. 6.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
11. 11.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
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.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
17. 17.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
19. 19.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
38. 38.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump

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