Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 291 · 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: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
5. 5.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
8. 8.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
9. 9.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it never matters (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it shows real feelings
10. 10.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
11. 11.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a little happy jump (b) checking the clock often (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) a shaky voice
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) laughing with friends (b) clapping with joy (c) yawning again and again (d) a shaky voice
14. 14.🙂 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
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) a warm hug (c) pointing at the door (d) whispering a secret
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
18. 18.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) reading aloud (c) saying “yes” (d) a phone call
19. 19.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
20. 20.🎭 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
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a big, bright smile (b) biting nails (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clapping with joy
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) telling a joke
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) reading aloud (d) a pat on the back
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
27. 27.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) bored (b) angry (c) nervous (d) happy
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) whispering a secret (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) asking “Can I help?”
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) yawning again and again (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
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.🥱 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
35. 35.🎭 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
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) rolling your eyes (c) a warm namaste (d) a big yawn

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