Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 98 · 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 differ (b) words and body match
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
16. 16.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink

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