Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 333 · 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.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
4. 4.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
26. 26.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🥱 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

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