Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 686 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
35. 35.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
40. 40.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes

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