Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 705 · 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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
9. 9.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
28. 28.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
34. 34.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
35. 35.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke

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