Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 166 · 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: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
3. 3.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) doodling, not looking up (d) glaring eyes
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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