Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 155 · 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 of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) reading aloud
2. 2.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a little happy jump (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clenched fists
4. 4.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) a wink
8. 8.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) doodling, not looking up (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) clapping with joy
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) stamping feet
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) clapping with joy (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door

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