Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 932 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the words only
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) doodling, not looking up
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
20. 20.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) hiding behind a friend (c) yawning again and again (d) a little happy jump
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
33. 33.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
36. 36.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True

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