Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 458 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a nod
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
37. 37.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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