Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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