Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 563 · 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. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
3. 3.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
9. 9.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
24. 24.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) a red face, tight jaw
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
40. 40.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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