Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 506 · 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) a pat on the back (b) a wink (c) a high five (d) reading aloud
2. 2.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body differ (b) words and body match
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) clenched fists (b) hiding behind a friend (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
4. 4.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) saying “thank you” (b) a nod (c) a thumbs-up (d) a smile
6. 6.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea!” he says, eyes shining, nodding fast. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a warm hug? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.👀 What does this body language usually show: glaring eyes? (a) nervous (b) bored (c) happy (d) angry
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) a warm hug (c) telling a joke (d) reading aloud
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) a warm namaste (b) turning your back (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
11. 11.True or false: “pointing at the door” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the face and body (c) the volume only (d) the spelling
13. 13.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) tapping your watch (d) reading aloud
15. 15.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) happy (b) angry (c) nervous (d) bored
16. 16.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
17. 17.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
18. 18.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) a little happy jump (b) laughing with friends (c) a red face, tight jaw (d) clapping with joy
19. 19.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) yawning again and again (d) clenched fists
20. 20.True or false: “reading aloud” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) clapping with joy (b) clenched fists (c) checking the clock often (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
23. 23.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a high five? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
25. 25.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) laughing with friends (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) stamping feet (d) checking the clock often
26. 26.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) telling a joke (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) raised eyebrows
27. 27.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) real curiosity (b) great excitement (c) not much interest (d) deep pride
28. 28.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Great idea,” she mutters, rolling her eyes. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
32. 32.🎭 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
33. 33.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” she says softly, looking at you. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) tapping your watch (b) a pat on the back (c) telling a joke (d) a wink
35. 35.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) raised eyebrows (b) a high five (c) tapping your watch (d) asking “Can I help?”
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) singing “Happy Birthday” (b) whispering a secret (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a wink (b) telling a joke (c) asking “Can I help?” (d) reading aloud
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) checking the clock often (b) clenched fists (c) yawning again and again (d) sweaty, shaky hands

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