Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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