Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 179 · 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.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) hands on hips (d) a wink
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
10. 10.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) real curiosity (d) great excitement
15. 15.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) saying “Well done!”
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it never matters (d) it shows real feelings
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a high five (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) tapping your watch
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) a pat on the back (d) a wink
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
27. 27.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎭 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
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
30. 30.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) a big, bright smile
33. 33.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) telling a joke (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
40. 40.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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