Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 328 · 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.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) biting nails
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy

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