Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 645 · 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: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
8. 8.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
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: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) glaring eyes (d) a shaky voice
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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