Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 606 · 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.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) happy (c) angry (d) nervous
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
7. 7.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) clapping with joy (d) yawning again and again
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
13. 13.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) asking “Can I help?”
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) a little happy jump (d) glaring eyes
23. 23.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) a big, bright smile (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a little happy jump (c) glaring eyes (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) biting nails (d) laughing with friends
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) hiding behind a friend (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) yawning again and again (d) a big, bright smile

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