Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 391 · 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.🎭 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
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) wants more (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) very scared
7. 7.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) reading aloud
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the spelling (b) the volume only (c) the words only (d) the face and body
14. 14.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) a pat on the back
17. 17.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) angry (d) happy
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
20. 20.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) whispering a secret (c) raised eyebrows (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) hiding behind a friend (c) clenched fists (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) checking the clock often (c) clapping with joy (d) glaring eyes
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) raised eyebrows (c) hands on hips (d) asking “Can I help?”
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) hands on hips (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking “Can I help?” (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) a pat on the back
30. 30.🎭 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
31. 31.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) whispering a secret (b) tapping your watch (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
33. 33.🎭 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
34. 34.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) a big, bright smile (c) biting nails (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
36. 36.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) bored (b) happy (c) nervous (d) angry
37. 37.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
38. 38.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a wink (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) a smile (c) a nod (d) saying “thank you”

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