Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 116 · 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.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) pointing at the door (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) doodling, not looking up (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
15. 15.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) a shaky voice (d) hiding behind a friend
17. 17.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the spelling (c) the face and body (d) the words only
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) a high five
25. 25.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”
27. 27.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) clapping with joy
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) whispering a secret (d) tapping your watch
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) whispering a secret
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
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) doodling, not looking up (b) stamping feet (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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