Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 482 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
33. 33.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
40. 40.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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