Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 611 · 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) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
2. 2.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
7. 7.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the volume only
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) saying “Well done!”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
28. 28.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) clapping with joy
33. 33.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
40. 40.🎭 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

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