Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 317 · 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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
14. 14.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) clenched fists
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
37. 37.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
38. 38.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump

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