Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 423 · 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) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
10. 10.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) laughing with friends
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) clenched fists
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) a big, bright smile (d) stamping feet
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) checking the clock often
32. 32.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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