Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 903 · 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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) a little happy jump
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) laughing with friends
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
23. 23.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.😐 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
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
34. 34.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) hiding behind a friend
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored

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