Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 859 · 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: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
4. 4.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
16. 16.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
23. 23.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy

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