Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 251 · 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) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a little happy jump (d) checking the clock often
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
15. 15.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
17. 17.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
30. 30.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
31. 31.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
35. 35.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) reading aloud

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