Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 957 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
18. 18.😐 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
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
26. 26.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) clenched fists
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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