Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 220 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes

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