Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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