Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 87 · 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 verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) laughing with friends (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
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.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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