Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 516 · 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) pointing at the door (b) a pat on the back (c) a wink (d) reading aloud
2. 2.👀 What does this body language usually show: a little happy jump? (a) nervous (b) angry (c) happy (d) bored
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) whispering a secret (b) a warm hug (c) a high five (d) raised eyebrows
4. 4.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: saying “Well done!”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) a warm hug (b) saying “Well done!” (c) whispering a secret (d) singing “Happy Birthday”
7. 7.🎭 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
8. 8.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) a pat on the back (d) reading aloud
9. 9.True or false: “hands on hips” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) turning your back (b) a warm namaste (c) rolling your eyes (d) a big yawn
11. 11.🎭 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
12. 12.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) whispering a secret (c) reading aloud (d) hands on hips
13. 13.True or false: “pointing at the door” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.👀 What does this body language usually show: biting nails? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
15. 15.🥱 You are telling a story and your friend keeps yawning. What is the non-verbal message? (a) very scared (b) bored or sleepy (c) very angry (d) wants more
16. 16.True or false: “tapping your watch” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🎭 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) saying “Well done!” (b) tapping your watch (c) a high five (d) a wink
20. 20.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is angry? (a) clenched fists (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) doodling, not looking up (d) a little happy jump
21. 21.🗣️ Which of these is verbal communication? (a) a pat on the back (b) raised eyebrows (c) a high five (d) telling a joke
22. 22.True or false: here the words and body match. “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) shouting “Goal!” (b) saying “Well done!” (c) singing “Happy Birthday” (d) tapping your watch
24. 24.👀 What does this body language usually show: a big, bright smile? (a) happy (b) nervous (c) angry (d) bored
25. 25.True or false: here the words and body differ. “Welcome,” she says, arms crossed, not looking up. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 What does this body language usually show: a shaky voice? (a) bored (b) nervous (c) happy (d) angry
29. 29.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m fine,” he says, with tears in his eyes. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.👀 What does this body language usually show: clapping with joy? (a) angry (b) bored (c) happy (d) nervous
31. 31.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: singing “Happy Birthday”? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
32. 32.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
34. 34.🗣️ Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) reading aloud (b) asking “Can I help?” (c) pointing at the door (d) telling a joke
35. 35.😐 Your friend says “Nice drawing” without looking up from his phone. What does his body show? (a) great excitement (b) not much interest (c) deep pride (d) real curiosity
36. 36.True or false: here the words and body match. “I’m fine,” she says, smiling and relaxed. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) biting nails (c) a little happy jump (d) slumped, half-shut eyes
38. 38.🎭 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
39. 39.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: whispering a secret? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
40. 40.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a little happy jump (b) sweaty, shaky hands (c) biting nails (d) yawning again and again

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