Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 823 · 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 phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.🙂 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 face and body (d) the words only
4. 4.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) laughing with friends
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke

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