Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 225 · 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.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
4. 4.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
23. 23.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
30. 30.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) doodling, not looking up
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
34. 34.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump

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