Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 741 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
27. 27.🙂 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
28. 28.😐 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
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry

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