Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 833 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) glaring eyes
17. 17.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
30. 30.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) clapping with joy (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again

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