Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 845 · 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) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
8. 8.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a little happy jump (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
14. 14.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
17. 17.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) checking the clock often
22. 22.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clenched fists
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
35. 35.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False

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