Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 561 · 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 usually shows someone is angry? (a) glaring eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
6. 6.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
7. 7.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
9. 9.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) doodling, not looking up (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
31. 31.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a big, bright smile
36. 36.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug

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