Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 151 · 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) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
2. 2.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) a red face, tight jaw
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) turning your back
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
23. 23.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
25. 25.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
30. 30.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
37. 37.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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