Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 96 · 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 pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a wink
3. 3.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.😐 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
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) telling a joke
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
12. 12.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it replaces all words (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) telling a joke (c) raised eyebrows (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) raised eyebrows (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) whispering a secret
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) telling a joke (c) whispering a secret (d) raised eyebrows
26. 26.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a red face, tight jaw
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) biting nails (c) checking the clock often (d) a little happy jump
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
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.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) very angry (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
39. 39.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
40. 40.🎭 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

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