Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 562 · 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: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
24. 24.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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