Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 1 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) hands on hips
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a smile
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
6. 6.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it replaces all words (c) it shows real feelings (d) it is only for actors
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) tapping your watch (d) telling a joke
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) reading aloud
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a warm hug (d) pointing at the door
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) laughing with friends (d) biting nails
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) a big, bright smile (d) checking the clock often
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) a big, bright smile (c) hiding behind a friend (d) laughing with friends
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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