Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 950 · 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,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🙂 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
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
17. 17.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) tapping your watch
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
21. 21.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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