Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 959 · 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) pointing at the door (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a pat on the back (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
12. 12.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
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.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
19. 19.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a high five (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a shaky voice (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
24. 24.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) clapping with joy
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) stamping feet (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
34. 34.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
37. 37.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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