Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 969 · 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: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
29. 29.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a red face, tight jaw
34. 34.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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