Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 914 · 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) tapping your watch (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.😐 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
9. 9.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) glaring eyes
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a wink (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
18. 18.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) glaring eyes (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
23. 23.🎭 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
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
31. 31.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a warm hug (d) a wink
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) checking the clock often
38. 38.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) whispering a secret

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