Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

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

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