Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 900 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) a red face, tight jaw
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) tapping your watch (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
11. 11.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
14. 14.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
15. 15.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
21. 21.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a red face, tight jaw
26. 26.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
28. 28.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) great excitement (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
33. 33.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) yawning again and again
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
38. 38.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry

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