Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 795 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
24. 24.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
27. 27.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) doodling, not looking up
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False

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