Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 364 · 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 nod (b) a smile (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “thank you”
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) biting nails (d) doodling, not looking up
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
4. 4.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) hiding behind a friend
5. 5.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) a wink (d) a pat on the back
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) a wink (c) tapping your watch (d) hands on hips
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) a warm namaste (c) turning your back (d) rolling your eyes
11. 11.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very angry (b) very scared (c) wants more (d) bored or sleepy
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: pointing at the door? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
16. 16.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it is only for actors (b) it shows real feelings (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) pointing at the door (d) shouting “Goal!”
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) sweaty, shaky hands (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) a big, bright smile
20. 20.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
21. 21.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) glaring eyes (b) a shaky voice (c) yawning again and again (d) stamping feet
26. 26.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
27. 27.True or false: “shouting “Goal!”” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) tapping your watch (d) whispering a secret
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
33. 33.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) glaring eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) hiding behind a friend (d) a little happy jump
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) whispering a secret
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) tapping your watch (c) a warm hug (d) hands on hips
38. 38.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a warm hug (c) raised eyebrows (d) tapping your watch

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