Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 769 · 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 listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
4. 4.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clenched fists (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
31. 31.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) yawning again and again

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