Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 49 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
20. 20.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) hiding behind a friend (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
27. 27.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it is only for actors (d) it shows real feelings
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) yawning again and again
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
38. 38.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret

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