Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 148 · 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.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) a little happy jump
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) clenched fists
11. 11.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
29. 29.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) stamping feet
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True

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