Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 320 · 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) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
2. 2.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the volume only
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🎭 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

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