Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 583 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
3. 3.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) a red face, tight jaw
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) glaring eyes (d) clenched fists
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very scared
19. 19.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
29. 29.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
31. 31.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
34. 34.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
36. 36.🎭 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
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
39. 39.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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