Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 607 · 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: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
4. 4.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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