Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 80 · 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: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
12. 12.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
13. 13.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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