Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 411 · 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) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”

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