Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 782 · 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 angry? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
3. 3.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.🙂 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 spelling (d) the volume only
11. 11.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a shaky voice (d) sweaty, shaky hands
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a shaky voice
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
18. 18.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
34. 34.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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