Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 929 · 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) reading aloud (c) raised eyebrows (d) hands on hips
2. 2.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
3. 3.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a warm hug (d) a pat on the back
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) a red face, tight jaw
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) shouting “Goal!”
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) hiding behind a friend
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) biting nails (c) glaring eyes (d) a little happy jump
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) laughing with friends
17. 17.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) clenched fists (d) a shaky voice
19. 19.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
23. 23.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
25. 25.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
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: checking the clock often? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
36. 36.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) checking the clock often (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
37. 37.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips

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