Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 917 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) clapping with joy
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
8. 8.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
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 is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
13. 13.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) a big, bright smile
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
30. 30.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored

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