Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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