Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 108 · 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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) a high five
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
12. 12.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
29. 29.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
38. 38.😐 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
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous

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