Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 614 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
21. 21.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) very scared
22. 22.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
27. 27.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
36. 36.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True

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