Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 716 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a high five
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) sweaty, shaky hands
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) clapping with joy (d) clenched fists
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) doodling, not looking up (c) checking the clock often (d) hiding behind a friend
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the face and body (c) the words only (d) the volume only
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a thumbs-up (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) doodling, not looking up (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) raised eyebrows (c) a warm hug (d) a high five
27. 27.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
28. 28.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) saying “thank you” (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
35. 35.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
37. 37.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
39. 39.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) a big, bright smile

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