Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 137 · 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.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the spelling (d) the face and body
2. 2.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎭 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
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) stamping feet (c) doodling, not looking up (d) laughing with friends
7. 7.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists
8. 8.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
9. 9.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) a little happy jump (d) clenched fists
10. 10.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) raised eyebrows
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a wink (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) tapping your watch
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) whispering a secret (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a high five
20. 20.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
25. 25.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
29. 29.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
31. 31.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a nod (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) saying “thank you”
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True

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