Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 523 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
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: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
11. 11.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
23. 23.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
26. 26.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
30. 30.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) checking the clock often
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch

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