Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 635 · 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) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) laughing with friends
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.😐 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
23. 23.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) yawning again and again
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
32. 32.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
34. 34.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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