Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 188 · 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: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) tapping your watch (d) pointing at the door
3. 3.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a high five
5. 5.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a pat on the back (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
15. 15.🙂 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
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a shaky voice (b) doodling, not looking up (c) a big, bright smile (d) a red face, tight jaw
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) reading aloud (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) telling a joke
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) a high five
23. 23.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) pointing at the door (c) a pat on the back (d) saying “Well done!”
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a wink
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: “a high five” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) a shaky voice (c) doodling, not looking up (d) stamping feet
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) yawning again and again (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) doodling, not looking up
38. 38.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) biting nails
39. 39.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True

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