Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Worksheet

Communication skills lesson 3: Verbal and non-verbal communication · Set 526 · 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: “reading aloud” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a big, bright smile (b) slumped, half-shut eyes (c) a shaky voice (d) a little happy jump
3. 3.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is bored? (a) a shaky voice (b) checking the clock often (c) sweaty, shaky hands (d) glaring eyes
4. 4.True or false: “a wink” is non-verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a pat on the back? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
6. 6.True or false: “whispering a secret” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: tapping your watch? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
8. 8.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: reading aloud? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
9. 9.🎭 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a warm hug (b) raised eyebrows (c) whispering a secret (d) a wink
11. 11.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: raised eyebrows? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
12. 12.🎭 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
13. 13.🎭 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
14. 14.😐 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
15. 15.True or false: “telling a joke” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “whispering a secret” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: telling a joke? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
18. 18.True or false: “tapping your watch” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🙂 Words and face disagree: “I’m fine,” with a sad face. What do people usually believe? (a) the words only (b) the volume only (c) the face and body (d) the spelling
20. 20.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “Welcome!” he says with open arms and a smile. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
21. 21.🙏 Grandpa visits. Which non-verbal greeting is respectful? (a) rolling your eyes (b) a big yawn (c) turning your back (d) a warm namaste
22. 22.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: a wink? (a) non-verbal (b) verbal
23. 23.True or false: “saying “Well done!”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🎭 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
25. 25.👀 What does this body language usually show: stamping feet? (a) angry (b) happy (c) bored (d) nervous
26. 26.🎭 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
27. 27.True or false: “asking “Can I help?”” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is happy? (a) biting nails (b) laughing with friends (c) clenched fists (d) hiding behind a friend
29. 29.True or false: “a high five” is non-verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🗣️ Verbal or non-verbal: asking “Can I help?”? (a) verbal (b) non-verbal
31. 31.👀 What does this body language usually show: checking the clock often? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry
32. 32.True or false: “raised eyebrows” is verbal communication. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.👍 Which of these is non-verbal communication? (a) saying “yes” (b) reading aloud (c) a phone call (d) a thumbs-up
34. 34.👀 Which of these usually shows someone is nervous? (a) biting nails (b) yawning again and again (c) slumped, half-shut eyes (d) doodling, not looking up
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a pat on the back (b) saying “Well done!” (c) a high five (d) pointing at the door
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) pointing at the door (b) singing “Happy Birthday” (c) raised eyebrows (d) a wink
37. 37.🎭 Do the words and the body match? “I’m sorry,” he says, smirking at his friend. (a) words and body match (b) words and body differ
38. 38.True or false: here the words and body differ. “I’m listening,” he says, staring at his phone. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “a wink” is verbal communication. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.👀 What does this body language usually show: a red face, tight jaw? (a) nervous (b) happy (c) bored (d) angry

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