Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 436 · 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) raised eyebrows (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) raised eyebrows
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) checking the clock often
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) hands on hips
38. 38.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
40. 40.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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