Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 126 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
6. 6.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) biting nails
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
27. 27.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
31. 31.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a big, bright smile
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🗣️ 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?”
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often

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