Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 457 · 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 of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
2. 2.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) stamping feet (d) glaring eyes
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
7. 7.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) asking “Can I help?”
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
12. 12.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
19. 19.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) doodling, not looking up
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) laughing with friends (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) a shaky voice (d) stamping feet
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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