Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 110 · 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 usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) doodling, not looking up
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile
7. 7.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
10. 10.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
16. 16.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) stamping feet (d) a shaky voice
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke

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