Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 534 · 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: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) stamping feet
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) laughing with friends
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
32. 32.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
38. 38.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch

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