Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 851 · 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: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
14. 14.🎭 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back

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