Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 434 · 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) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) a shaky voice
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
17. 17.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the words only
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
26. 26.😐 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
29. 29.🎭 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
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
37. 37.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry

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