Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 996 · 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. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) doodling, not looking up
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) checking the clock often
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) hiding behind a friend
19. 19.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True

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