Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 101 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
9. 9.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
26. 26.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
33. 33.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
37. 37.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True

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