Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 904 · 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) saying “Well done!” (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) biting nails
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
10. 10.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
13. 13.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the spelling (d) the words only
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
19. 19.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a red face, tight jaw (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) real curiosity (d) deep pride
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke

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