Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 42 · 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) raised eyebrows (b) a wink (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a warm hug
2. 2.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: shouting “Goal!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
3. 3.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) a high five (c) hands on hips (d) whispering a secret
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) angry (b) bored (c) nervous (d) happy
6. 6.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
9. 9.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎭 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) telling a joke (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) raised eyebrows (d) reading aloud
12. 12.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clapping with joy (b) biting nails (c) stamping feet (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
14. 14.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) tapping your watch (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) a warm hug
17. 17.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) telling a joke (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
18. 18.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: hands on hips? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
19. 19.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it is only for actors (c) it replaces all words (d) it never matters
20. 20.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the volume only (b) the words only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) tapping your watch (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) pointing at the door (d) a high five
23. 23.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
24. 24.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a high five (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: yawning again and again? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
26. 26.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) deep pride (c) not much interest (d) great excitement
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) hands on hips (d) raised eyebrows
29. 29.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) a warm hug (c) whispering a secret (d) asking “Can I help?”
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: hiding behind a friend? (a) bored (b) angry (c) happy (d) nervous
32. 32.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) reading aloud
34. 34.👀 What does this body language usually show: clenched fists? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) saying “Well done!” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) tapping your watch
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) hiding behind a friend (b) checking the clock often (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) stamping feet

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