Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 923 · 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: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
16. 16.🥱 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
17. 17.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) glaring eyes (d) a big, bright smile
22. 22.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) laughing with friends (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
40. 40.🎭 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

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