Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 300 · 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.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
4. 4.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) yawning again and again (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
15. 15.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the spelling
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clenched fists (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a big, bright smile
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) checking the clock often
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) stamping feet (d) a little happy jump
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) glaring eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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