Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 260 · 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) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) raised eyebrows
2. 2.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) checking the clock often (c) doodling, not looking up (d) biting nails
4. 4.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) a warm hug
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) wants more (c) bored or sleepy (d) very angry
15. 15.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
18. 18.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
19. 19.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it replaces all words (b) it shows real feelings (c) it never matters (d) it is only for actors
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a smile (d) a nod
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) shouting “Goal!”
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) a warm hug (d) saying “Well done!”
29. 29.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) a warm namaste
37. 37.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) tapping your watch (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True

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