Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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