Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 53 · 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: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) a red face, tight jaw
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) a big, bright smile (d) doodling, not looking up
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) a little happy jump
8. 8.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) very angry (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
17. 17.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) sweaty, shaky hands
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) real curiosity (c) deep pride (d) great excitement
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows

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