Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 305 · 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 shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🙂 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
18. 18.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) a wink
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
24. 24.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored

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