Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 102 · 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.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
6. 6.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a little happy jump
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) laughing with friends
27. 27.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it replaces all words
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails

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