Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 671 · 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.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) stamping feet (c) clenched fists (d) checking the clock often
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the spelling (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
10. 10.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) a shaky voice (d) clenched fists
13. 13.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
15. 15.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) a wink
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
23. 23.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
27. 27.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) saying “Well done!”
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) a wink
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True

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