Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 94 · 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 of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) checking the clock often (c) yawning again and again (d) clapping with joy
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
17. 17.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very scared (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) saying “Well done!”
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) saying “yes” (d) a thumbs-up
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “thank you” (c) a nod (d) a smile
28. 28.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) raised eyebrows (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) clenched fists (d) doodling, not looking up
34. 34.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) tapping your watch
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) biting nails
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) shouting “Goal!”
40. 40.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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