Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 97 · 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 usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) stamping feet (d) laughing with friends
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) hiding behind a friend
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) a little happy jump (c) clenched fists (d) a red face, tight jaw
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
13. 13.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) wants more (d) very angry
14. 14.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) a thumbs-up
18. 18.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) tapping your watch
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) saying “yes”
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
27. 27.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a little happy jump (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) yawning again and again
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a warm hug
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) a big, bright smile (d) yawning again and again
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) tapping your watch
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) a little happy jump (c) glaring eyes (d) clapping with joy
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy

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