Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 613 · 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: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
18. 18.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
37. 37.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False

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