Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 548 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
6. 6.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
11. 11.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
12. 12.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
31. 31.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True

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