Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 907 · 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 angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) biting nails
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
38. 38.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
40. 40.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud

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