Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 165 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
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 of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
21. 21.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
34. 34.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”

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