Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 280 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) yawning again and again (d) hiding behind a friend
7. 7.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
20. 20.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
27. 27.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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