Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 341 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
7. 7.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
29. 29.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False

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