Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 760 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) biting nails
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
13. 13.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
19. 19.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
21. 21.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (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.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy

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