Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 500 · 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. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
9. 9.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🥱 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
11. 11.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw
25. 25.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
27. 27.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) a wink
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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