Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 417 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
10. 10.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
27. 27.🥱 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
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) doodling, not looking up
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
30. 30.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clapping with joy
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke

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