Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 10 · 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.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) biting nails
18. 18.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous

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