Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 783 · 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 is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
2. 2.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
28. 28.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
31. 31.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🙂 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

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