Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 898 · 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.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) wants more
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
12. 12.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy

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