Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 483 · 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. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
9. 9.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the words only
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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