Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 525 · 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.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) a shaky voice (d) sweaty, shaky hands
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
23. 23.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
26. 26.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True

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