Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 908 · 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) a high five (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a wink (d) telling a joke
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
7. 7.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) stamping feet
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) yawning again and again (b) stamping feet (c) clenched fists (d) glaring eyes
23. 23.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
30. 30.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a wink
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
38. 38.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
39. 39.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
40. 40.🎭 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

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