Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 940 · 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 listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) doodling, not looking up (d) yawning again and again
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the volume only
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
15. 15.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
22. 22.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
31. 31.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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