Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 585 · 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) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) checking the clock often (c) hiding behind a friend (d) biting nails
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) pointing at the door
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very scared
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
25. 25.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) clenched fists (c) a shaky voice (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
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.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) shouting “Goal!”

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