Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 599 · 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) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a shaky voice
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a red face, tight jaw
12. 12.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) a warm hug
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
22. 22.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) glaring eyes
25. 25.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips

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