Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 708 · 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 is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
3. 3.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
9. 9.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) a wink
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
34. 34.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up

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