Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 345 · 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) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
5. 5.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
9. 9.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) laughing with friends (c) a big, bright smile (d) a shaky voice
24. 24.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
28. 28.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) not much interest
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) a shaky voice
32. 32.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
37. 37.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very scared (d) very angry
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends

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