Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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