Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 228 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
2. 2.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
6. 6.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
19. 19.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) stamping feet (c) laughing with friends (d) checking the clock often
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
38. 38.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) glaring eyes (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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