Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 318 · 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) saying “thank you” (b) a thumbs-up (c) a nod (d) a smile
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
3. 3.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
4. 4.🎭 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a wink (c) hands on hips (d) saying “Well done!”
6. 6.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) reading aloud (d) telling a joke
8. 8.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
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.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
15. 15.🎭 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) whispering a secret (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
19. 19.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) a big, bright smile (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) clenched fists
24. 24.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clenched fists (c) laughing with friends (d) a big, bright smile
27. 27.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) glaring eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) laughing with friends (d) sweaty, shaky hands
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) doodling, not looking up
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) hands on hips (c) a pat on the back (d) asking “Can I help?”
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
35. 35.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
36. 36.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
37. 37.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal

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