Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 247 · 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 non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a high five
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a nod (c) saying “thank you” (d) a thumbs-up
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a pat on the back (d) telling a joke
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) saying “Well done!”
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it is only for actors (c) it shows real feelings (d) it never matters
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) a pat on the back
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
25. 25.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) stamping feet (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) yawning again and again
29. 29.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) angry (d) happy
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
32. 32.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) hands on hips (b) tapping your watch (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
35. 35.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the spelling
36. 36.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal

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