Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 395 · 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.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🎭 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
4. 4.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
6. 6.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) a high five (d) tapping your watch
8. 8.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) a shaky voice (b) a red face, tight jaw (c) stamping feet (d) glaring eyes
9. 9.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a phone call (b) saying “yes” (c) a thumbs-up (d) reading aloud
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) bored (d) angry
11. 11.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) a big yawn (d) rolling your eyes
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.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) laughing with friends (b) glaring eyes (c) checking the clock often (d) clenched fists
14. 14.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) pointing at the door (c) saying “Well done!” (d) asking “Can I help?”
15. 15.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
18. 18.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
20. 20.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.👀 What does this body language usually show: sweaty, shaky hands? (a) happy (b) bored (c) angry (d) nervous
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) stamping feet (c) checking the clock often (d) doodling, not looking up
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a smile (d) a thumbs-up
25. 25.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) clenched fists (c) clapping with joy (d) doodling, not looking up
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
29. 29.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a pat on the back (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) yawning again and again (b) laughing with friends (c) doodling, not looking up (d) sweaty, shaky hands
33. 33.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🎭 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
35. 35.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the face and body (b) the words only (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
36. 36.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
37. 37.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) a pat on the back (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows
40. 40.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) telling a joke (d) raised eyebrows

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