Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 103 · 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: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
17. 17.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
23. 23.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🥱 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
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
31. 31.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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