Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 141 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
6. 6.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
16. 16.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
26. 26.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) yawning again and again
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
39. 39.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile

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