Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 712 · 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 nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
10. 10.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) a red face, tight jaw
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
32. 32.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a shaky voice
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch

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