Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 979 · 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.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) glaring eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
9. 9.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) clenched fists
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) glaring eyes (d) laughing with friends
13. 13.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
20. 20.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it replaces all words (d) it is only for actors
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) laughing with friends
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”

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