Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 82 · 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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) yawning again and again
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
22. 22.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
33. 33.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) biting nails
37. 37.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”

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