Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 469 · 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: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” she says, facing you, phone down. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🎭 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
3. 3.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
5. 5.True or false: “singing “Happy Birthday”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) whispering a secret (c) shouting “Goal!” (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: slumped, half-shut eyes? (a) angry (b) nervous (c) happy (d) bored
9. 9.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
10. 10.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) shouting “Goal!” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a warm hug
11. 11.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
12. 12.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
13. 13.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a warm hug (d) whispering a secret
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading aloud (b) pointing at the door (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) saying “Well done!”
15. 15.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
16. 16.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) slumped, half-shut eyes (b) yawning again and again (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
17. 17.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a big yawn (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a warm namaste
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) hands on hips (c) saying “Well done!” (d) shouting “Goal!”
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a high five (b) hands on hips (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) a pat on the back
20. 20.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) pointing at the door (b) reading aloud (c) a pat on the back (d) a high five
21. 21.🎭 Why does non-verbal communication matter? (a) it shows real feelings (b) it never matters (c) it is only for actors (d) it replaces all words
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) doodling, not looking up (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) biting nails
23. 23.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) a little happy jump (c) a shaky voice (d) clapping with joy
24. 24.True or false: “a warm hug” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🎭 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
26. 26.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) hands on hips (c) a high five (d) whispering a secret
29. 29.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) pointing at the door (c) telling a joke (d) saying “Well done!”
30. 30.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) reading aloud (c) whispering a secret (d) a pat on the back
31. 31.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
33. 33.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) yawning again and again (b) glaring eyes (c) biting nails (d) a little happy jump
35. 35.True or false: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “telling a joke” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “a pat on the back” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a high five (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
40. 40.🎭 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

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