Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 238 · 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) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
5. 5.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
7. 7.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
10. 10.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
14. 14.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
18. 18.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) a high five
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
37. 37.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
39. 39.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile

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