Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 527 · 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) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) clenched fists
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) a red face, tight jaw
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) biting nails (d) glaring eyes
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
29. 29.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
33. 33.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
37. 37.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) laughing with friends (d) a red face, tight jaw

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