Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 64 · 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) True (b) False
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
3. 3.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it is only for actors (d) it never matters
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
16. 16.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) a pat on the back
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) a high five
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) whispering a secret (d) hands on hips
28. 28.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) biting nails (c) yawning again and again (d) laughing with friends
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) a warm hug
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) sweaty, shaky hands
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
37. 37.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🎭 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

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