Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 728 · 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. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
11. 11.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) glaring eyes
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes

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