Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 394 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
11. 11.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clenched fists
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) laughing with friends (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
32. 32.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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