Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 352 · 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) telling a joke (b) tapping your watch (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
2. 2.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a warm namaste (c) a big yawn (d) turning your back
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) bored (d) happy
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) a wink (d) tapping your watch
6. 6.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) checking the clock often (b) hiding behind a friend (c) a little happy jump (d) sweaty, shaky hands
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) whispering a secret
8. 8.🎭 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
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) nervous (d) bored
21. 21.🙂 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
22. 22.🎭 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
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
25. 25.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) a pat on the back (d) a warm hug
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) a big, bright smile (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) pointing at the door (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) hands on hips
30. 30.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) clapping with joy (c) hiding behind a friend (d) checking the clock often
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
32. 32.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) a wink (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) shouting “Goal!”
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) telling a joke (d) hands on hips
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) whispering a secret (c) telling a joke (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False

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