Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 735 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
3. 3.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
15. 15.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
38. 38.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True

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