Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 422 · 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? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.🙂 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
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
31. 31.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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