Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 45 · 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: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a wink
5. 5.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
12. 12.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
13. 13.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
37. 37.🙂 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
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists

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