Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 204 · 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: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
10. 10.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
18. 18.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
25. 25.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) a shaky voice
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
34. 34.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) real curiosity
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
36. 36.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
40. 40.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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