Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 838 · 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.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
9. 9.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) a shaky voice
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
25. 25.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
33. 33.😐 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
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False

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