Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 513 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) sweaty, shaky hands
7. 7.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
15. 15.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
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.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
39. 39.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
40. 40.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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