Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 386 · 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.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a big, bright smile (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clenched fists
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
12. 12.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🥱 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
34. 34.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door

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