Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 521 · 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: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) saying “Well done!”
13. 13.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
26. 26.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) very scared
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
30. 30.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True

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