Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 192 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.😐 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
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🥱 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
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
14. 14.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
28. 28.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a shaky voice
37. 37.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
40. 40.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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