Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 504 · 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.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
25. 25.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
29. 29.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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