Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 970 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) checking the clock often
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
33. 33.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True

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