Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 62 · 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.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile
22. 22.🥱 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 angry (d) very scared
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
28. 28.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
29. 29.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
32. 32.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips

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