Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 515 · 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: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) hiding behind a friend
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.😐 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
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
25. 25.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
32. 32.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🙂 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 words only (d) the spelling
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke

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