Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 71 · 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: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
4. 4.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
7. 7.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) clenched fists (c) doodling, not looking up (d) hiding behind a friend
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.😐 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) hiding behind a friend
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) yawning again and again (c) biting nails (d) a big, bright smile
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
35. 35.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) a high five
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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