Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 310 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
4. 4.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) biting nails
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
12. 12.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) wants more
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a shaky voice
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) a big, bright smile
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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