Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 564 · 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 differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy

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