Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 963 · 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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) biting nails
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
11. 11.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
28. 28.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
37. 37.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile

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