Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 715 · 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 wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
3. 3.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) stamping feet
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
15. 15.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
32. 32.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) glaring eyes
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret

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