Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 246 · 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.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) wants more (c) very scared (d) bored or sleepy
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
8. 8.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
11. 11.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) a high five (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a pat on the back
13. 13.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) a thumbs-up (c) reading aloud (d) saying “yes”
14. 14.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) glaring eyes
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) a pat on the back (c) reading aloud (d) tapping your watch
16. 16.🎭 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
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) reading aloud (d) raised eyebrows
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) glaring eyes (c) clapping with joy (d) laughing with friends
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) tapping your watch (d) a warm hug
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
24. 24.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) a high five (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a big, bright smile (b) a little happy jump (c) biting nails (d) clenched fists
34. 34.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
35. 35.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy

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