Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 977 · 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.🥱 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
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
5. 5.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
18. 18.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
23. 23.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored

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