Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 230 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
15. 15.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
16. 16.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
22. 22.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
36. 36.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
37. 37.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🎭 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

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