Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 608 · 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 bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) sweaty, shaky hands
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
14. 14.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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