Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 785 · 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 nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
7. 7.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
28. 28.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
35. 35.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
40. 40.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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