Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 910 · 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) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
3. 3.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) bored or sleepy (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) very angry
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) clapping with joy (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎭 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
7. 7.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) telling a joke
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
16. 16.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) whispering a secret
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) shouting “Goal!”
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) reading aloud
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
31. 31.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
33. 33.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
35. 35.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) deep pride (b) great excitement (c) real curiosity (d) not much interest
36. 36.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎭 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
38. 38.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.🎭 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

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