Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 33 · 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: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) a wink
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) glaring eyes
26. 26.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
31. 31.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
38. 38.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored

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