Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 46 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud

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