Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 830 · 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) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
17. 17.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) biting nails
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True

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