Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 210 · 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: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
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) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) stamping feet
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
22. 22.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
24. 24.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
25. 25.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the words only
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
39. 39.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists

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