Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 319 · 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 usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) checking the clock often (c) stamping feet (d) a red face, tight jaw
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a warm hug (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) raised eyebrows
9. 9.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a thumbs-up (d) a phone call
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) hands on hips (b) whispering a secret (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
15. 15.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a shaky voice (b) clapping with joy (c) a little happy jump (d) stamping feet
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
17. 17.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.🎭 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
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) telling a joke
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) a warm hug
25. 25.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) hands on hips
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
31. 31.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) stamping feet (b) biting nails (c) clenched fists (d) laughing with friends
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) telling a joke (c) reading aloud (d) a warm hug
37. 37.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) angry (c) bored (d) nervous
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) saying “Well done!”
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False

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