Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 370 · 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) non-verbal (b) verbal
2. 2.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) a phone call (c) a thumbs-up (d) saying “yes”
3. 3.True or false: “a warm hug” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a smile (b) a thumbs-up (c) saying “thank you” (d) a nod
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
12. 12.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
13. 13.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “a pat on the back” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) hands on hips
16. 16.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) a big yawn (c) rolling your eyes (d) turning your back
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) tapping your watch (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
19. 19.🎭 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
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) reading aloud (d) pointing at the door
21. 21.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) a shaky voice (c) checking the clock often (d) a red face, tight jaw
22. 22.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
23. 23.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) laughing with friends (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) hands on hips (c) raised eyebrows (d) a high five
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) a pat on the back
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
31. 31.🎭 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
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) hiding behind a friend (c) stamping feet (d) clapping with joy
33. 33.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
34. 34.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) happy (b) bored (c) nervous (d) angry
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) reading aloud (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips

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