Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 241 · 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.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) hands on hips
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
13. 13.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
17. 17.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
23. 23.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a warm hug
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) very scared
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) hands on hips (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
34. 34.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”

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