Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 551 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) biting nails (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
24. 24.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
38. 38.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True

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