Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 187 · 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) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
6. 6.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) a phone call (c) reading aloud (d) a thumbs-up
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a pat on the back (c) hands on hips (d) pointing at the door
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) saying “Well done!”
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
14. 14.🙂 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 words only (d) the face and body
15. 15.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a big, bright smile (c) clapping with joy (d) sweaty, shaky hands
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) shouting “Goal!”
19. 19.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
25. 25.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🎭 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
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) a big, bright smile (c) stamping feet (d) biting nails
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
31. 31.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) shouting “Goal!”
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) clenched fists (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) a warm namaste (d) rolling your eyes
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) a wink (c) pointing at the door (d) a pat on the back
39. 39.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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