Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 857 · 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: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
7. 7.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
14. 14.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
39. 39.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch

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