Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 412 · 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.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) sweaty, shaky hands
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
16. 16.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
22. 22.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) very angry
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
25. 25.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) a big, bright smile
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”

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