Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 86 · 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) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
3. 3.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the words only (d) the face and body
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) telling a joke (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a pat on the back (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
20. 20.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) not much interest (c) great excitement (d) deep pride
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) very angry (d) bored or sleepy
23. 23.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
24. 24.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a pat on the back (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
29. 29.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back

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