Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 409 · 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) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) saying “Well done!” (d) pointing at the door
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) saying “Well done!” (d) hands on hips
3. 3.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) rolling your eyes (c) turning your back (d) a big yawn
6. 6.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) angry (d) bored
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) a warm hug (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) raised eyebrows
10. 10.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
14. 14.True or false: “hands on hips” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a warm hug
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) telling a joke
17. 17.🎭 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
18. 18.True or false: here the words and body match. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) a warm hug (c) a wink (d) shouting “Goal!”
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
24. 24.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: doodling, not looking up? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
26. 26.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
27. 27.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) clapping with joy (b) glaring eyes (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) checking the clock often
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: laughing with friends? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) bored (d) happy
32. 32.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) raised eyebrows (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) pointing at the door
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
34. 34.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a thumbs-up (b) saying “yes” (c) reading aloud (d) a phone call
36. 36.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a wink (b) hands on hips (c) a warm hug (d) telling a joke
37. 37.🥱 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
38. 38.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the face and body (c) the spelling (d) the words only
39. 39.🎭 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
40. 40.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) True (b) False

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