Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 771 · 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: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.🥱 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
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
31. 31.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy

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