Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 512 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
3. 3.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a shaky voice (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) clenched fists (c) glaring eyes (d) stamping feet
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) a little happy jump (d) doodling, not looking up
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) checking the clock often (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) hands on hips (d) shouting “Goal!”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it never matters (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
36. 36.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) a warm hug
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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