Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 672 · 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: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
14. 14.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False

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