Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 885 · 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: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) doodling, not looking up (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
24. 24.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
31. 31.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🎭 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

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