Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 32 · 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 of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) biting nails
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
14. 14.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) a high five
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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