Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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