Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 40 · 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) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) not much interest
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) hands on hips
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) laughing with friends (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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