Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 643 · 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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
21. 21.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud

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