Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 905 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
2. 2.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
13. 13.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
14. 14.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.🥱 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
27. 27.🙂 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy

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