Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 997 · 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: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
23. 23.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
27. 27.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) a red face, tight jaw
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.😐 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
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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