Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 573 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
14. 14.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
22. 22.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
31. 31.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
39. 39.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True

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