Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 184 · 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: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a wink
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) checking the clock often (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) sweaty, shaky hands
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) whispering a secret (d) pointing at the door
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
8. 8.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) reading aloud
11. 11.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) stamping feet (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a big, bright smile (d) clapping with joy
15. 15.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) not much interest (b) deep pride (c) great excitement (d) real curiosity
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
23. 23.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) biting nails (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) laughing with friends
25. 25.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
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.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
34. 34.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
36. 36.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
38. 38.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
40. 40.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only

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