Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 26 · 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: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) a little happy jump (c) hiding behind a friend (d) glaring eyes
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
5. 5.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
11. 11.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) reading aloud
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) checking the clock often (d) a big, bright smile
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
25. 25.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it replaces all words
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
27. 27.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) bored or sleepy (d) wants more
28. 28.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
32. 32.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
35. 35.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) clapping with joy
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy

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