Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 714 · 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 bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
2. 2.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
30. 30.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke

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