Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 150 · 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 non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
11. 11.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
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.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
35. 35.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
37. 37.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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