Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 418 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) laughing with friends (c) biting nails (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
33. 33.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”

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