Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 134 · 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: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
4. 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) very scared
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
12. 12.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
36. 36.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling

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