Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 659 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🙂 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 face and body (d) the volume only
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
21. 21.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) sweaty, shaky hands
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
30. 30.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes

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