Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 199 · 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: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🥱 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙂 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 spelling (d) the face and body
18. 18.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
22. 22.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
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.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) a red face, tight jaw
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous

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