Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 517 · 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: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
5. 5.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
38. 38.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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