Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 283 · 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) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) whispering a secret
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
5. 5.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) checking the clock often (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
35. 35.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
36. 36.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
38. 38.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”

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