Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 168 · 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: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clapping with joy (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
24. 24.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) a big, bright smile
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) asking “Can I help?”
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity

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