Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 85 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
2. 2.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
10. 10.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) glaring eyes
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
14. 14.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
23. 23.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
31. 31.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
32. 32.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
37. 37.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False

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