Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 740 · 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: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.😐 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
21. 21.🥱 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) a big, bright smile (d) a little happy jump
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
37. 37.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
40. 40.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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