Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 66 · 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: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clapping with joy
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
10. 10.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored

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