Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 881 · 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 non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the face and body
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) glaring eyes (d) yawning again and again
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
6. 6.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) real curiosity (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
9. 9.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) a nod
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) hands on hips (d) telling a joke
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) clapping with joy (c) laughing with friends (d) hiding behind a friend
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) reading aloud
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) clapping with joy
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) stamping feet (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) hiding behind a friend
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) a wink (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door

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