Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 791 · 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.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
2. 2.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
14. 14.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) a high five
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
40. 40.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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