Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 144 · 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 warm hug (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) biting nails (c) laughing with friends (d) a little happy jump
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
8. 8.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) yawning again and again
16. 16.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a little happy jump (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
19. 19.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
27. 27.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
29. 29.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
31. 31.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
34. 34.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five

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